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Jalen Brunson’s “What The Rick” Nike Kobe 5 PE Is Reportedly Releasing in 2027

Brandon King

Jalen Brunson’s personal connection to the Kobe line is getting another public release. The Jalen Brunson x Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What The Rick” is reportedly set to release to the public in Summer 2027, turning one of Brunson’s most personal Player Exclusives into a sneaker that Kobe fans and collectors will have a chance to own. The shoe carries a reported $200 retail price and style code JA7364-800. Brunson originally wore the colorful Kobe 5 during the Knicks’ 2025 playoff run. The sneaker is a tribute to his father,…

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Steve Belichick Resigns as UNC Defensive Coordinator After Medical Leave

Brandon King

North Carolina football has announced another major change to its coaching and football operations structure. Steve Belichick has resigned as the Tar Heels’ defensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Belichick had been on medical leave since Aug. 6 and had not returned to the team. UNC confirmed the resignation Thursday as part of a broader statement regarding its investigation into the football program.  Belichick’s resignation is effective Oct. 27, 2026, according to the university’s statement.  Steve Belichick Had Been Away From Team Since August Bill Belichick announced on Aug.…

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Caitlin Clark for MVP? Yes , according to the Indiana Fever

Brandon King

Caitlin Clark is making her case for WNBA MVP. With the 2026 regular season entering its final stretch, the Indiana Fever are publicly campaigning for their star guard to receive consideration for the league’s top individual honor. And the numbers give Clark plenty to point to. Through 36 games, Clark is averaging 22.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.0 steal per game, while shooting 45.6% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range. Her 22.5 points per game rank third in the WNBA, while her 8.4 assists per game…

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NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS Join Forces to Crack Down on Betting-Related Harassment

Brandon King

The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS are joining forces with their respective players’ unions to push back against a growing problem surrounding legalized sports betting: threats and harassment directed at athletes, coaches and their families. The leagues and unions sent a joint letter Tuesday to gaming regulators in 35 states and Washington, D.C., calling for stronger protections against bettors who cross the line after losing wagers. The coalition wants states to establish rules that would permanently revoke betting privileges for anyone verified to have threatened or abusively harassed professional…

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Damian Lillard Says Today’s NBA Has an Entitlement Problem

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Lillard is drawing a line between talent and experience. He praised today’s young NBA players as more talented than ever, but argued that organizations are increasingly handing teenagers and early-20s players franchise keys before they’ve learned how to lead, sacrifice or respect the hierarchy of an NBA locker room. His own rookie experience provides the contrast. Lillard entered the league in 2012 and described learning from veterans such as Mo Williams, Earl Watson and Jared Jeffries—even when those players weren’t necessarily major contributors on the court. The biggest difference, according…

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Taj Gibson Retires After 17 NBA Seasons, Returns to Chicago Bulls as Assistant Coach

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Credit: Getty Images Creator: Gregory Shamus Taj Gibson’s NBA playing career is over — but his basketball journey isn’t. After 17 seasons in the NBA, Gibson is retiring as a player and returning to the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach under head coach Tiago Splitter, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. For Gibson, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. The Brooklyn native is returning to the organization that gave him his first NBA opportunity in 2009. The Bulls selected Gibson with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the…

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Former USC Star Chad Baker-Mazara Sues, Accuses Eric Musselman of Racially Charged Locker-Room Tirade

Brandon King

LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit filed by former University of Southern California men’s basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has put USC head coach Eric Musselman under scrutiny over allegations of a profanity-laced and racially charged locker-room confrontation during the 2025–26 season. According to the lawsuit and reports detailing the complaint, Baker-Mazara alleges that Musselman confronted him in the USC locker room following the Trojans’ loss to Washington in the Big Ten Tournament on March 11, 2026. The lawsuit characterizes the confrontation as an aggressive tirade directed at Baker-Mazara and alleges that…

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Channing Frye Sparks Debate by Calling Giannis a “7-Foot Running Back”

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Channing Frye has sparked a major NBA debate after offering a blunt assessment of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking on Road Trippin’, Frye described Giannis as a “7-foot running back” and argued that his offensive game is heavily dependent on his physical gifts. “Giannis is a 7’0 running back. He’s just coming at you.” Frye went on to argue that Giannis lacks the perimeter and post skill set that allows other elite big men to remain effective when injuries limit their athleticism. “If his ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, are…

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Alcorn State Beats UAPB 53-51 in Double Overtime Southern Heritage Classic Thriller

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Image via The Commercial Appeal MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 37th Southern Heritage Classic delivered an instant classic Saturday night as Alcorn State rallied from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 53-51 in double overtime at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The 104 combined points were the most in Southern Heritage Classic history, while the game marked only the fourth overtime contest in Classic history and the first since 2006.  Alcorn improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play, while UAPB fell to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in conference…

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Breanna Stewart Makes History as Team USA Wins Fifth Straight World Cup

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Breanna Stewart has done it again. The USA Basketball star was named the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup MVP, becoming the first player in FIBA Women’s World Cup history to win the award twice. She previously earned MVP honors in 2018.  Stewart’s latest MVP performance came as Team USA rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 in Sunday’s championship game at Berlin Arena. The victory gave the United States its fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s World Cup championship and 12th overall. The five straight titles match the Soviet…

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